Universal Hollywood To Add Fan Fest Nights Featuring Star Trek, Back to the Future

Image: The entrance to the Universal Studios Hollywood. (Photo Credit: Tada Images / Adobe Stock)
Image: The entrance to the Universal Studios Hollywood. (Photo Credit: Tada Images / Adobe Stock)
Rich Thomaselli
by Rich Thomaselli
Last updated: 10:25 AM ET, Sat August 24, 2024

Universal Studios Hollywood is expanding. The park will introduce Universal Fan Fest Nights, a combination of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Anime in an immersive experience.

It is from the same creators as the Halloween Horror Nights event.

Fan Fest Nights is expected to open in the spring of 2025. It will be a separately ticketed event at the park.

“For decades, Universal Studios Hollywood has been a leader in creating and executing innovative special events that are consistent with our brand,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Universal Studios Hollywood. “From our esteemed Halloween Horror Nights event to this all-new Universal Fan Fest Nights experience, we are thrilled about how this breakthrough program will continue to elevate the guest experience in an all-new way.”

Fan Fest will include:

  • Star Trek: This experience is inspired by the Star Trek universe, one of television’s most enduring franchises, which is known for its groundbreaking storytelling that addresses social, political and cultural issues as well as entertaining millions of fans. 
  • Back to the FutureThis experience is inspired by the blockbuster 1985 Back to the Future movie. The groundbreaking adventure sparked one of the most successful trilogies in film history, won an Academy award and launched a franchise that would go on to generate almost $1 billion globally.
  • DUNGEONS & DRAGONS2024 has been a banner year for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D). On the heels of the acclaimed film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, and the smash hit video game Baldur’s Gate 3, D&D is celebrating 50 years.

Universal Fan Fest Nights will be a limited-time, after-hours experience, exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood. 

Additionally, fans can look forward to a menu of themed foods and new merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, to show off their fandom during Universal Fan Fest Nights.

Musical artist The Weeknd is providing music for Horror Nights.


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